B2 noun Neutral

breathe

/briːð/

To inhale and exhale air through the lungs as a vital physiological process. In a broader sense, it can mean to live, to pause for rest, or to allow a substance like wine or fabric to be exposed to air.

Beispiele

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1

I need to step outside for a moment just to breathe some fresh air.

I need to go outdoors for a short time to inhale some clean air.

2

The physician instructed the patient to breathe deeply while he listened to her chest.

The doctor told the patient to take deep breaths while he examined her heart and lungs.

3

Just breathe, okay? Everything is going to be fine.

Stay calm and keep your respiration steady; everything will work out.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breath
Verb
breathe
Adverb
breathlessly
Adjektiv
breathable
Verwandt
breather
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Merkhilfe

Breathe with an 'E' at the end is for 'Exhale' (the action). Breath without an 'E' is just the 'Bath' of air you take.

Schnelles Quiz

It was so smoky in the room that I could hardly ____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: breathe

Beispiele

1

I need to step outside for a moment just to breathe some fresh air.

everyday

I need to go outdoors for a short time to inhale some clean air.

2

The physician instructed the patient to breathe deeply while he listened to her chest.

formal

The doctor told the patient to take deep breaths while he examined her heart and lungs.

3

Just breathe, okay? Everything is going to be fine.

informal

Stay calm and keep your respiration steady; everything will work out.

4

Marine mammals have evolved specific adaptations to breathe efficiently in aquatic environments.

academic

Sea-dwelling mammals have developed traits to inhale and exhale effectively in the water.

5

The new marketing strategy is designed to help the brand breathe again in a crowded market.

business

The new plan is meant to revitalize the brand so it can thrive in a competitive environment.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breath
Verb
breathe
Adverb
breathlessly
Adjektiv
breathable
Verwandt
breather

Häufige Kollokationen

breathe deeply to take a lot of air into the lungs
breathe heavily to breathe with difficulty or effort
breathe life into to bring new energy or ideas to something
hardly breathe to have difficulty respiring due to fear or physical restriction
breathe easy to relax after a period of stress or danger

Häufige Phrasen

breathe a sigh of relief

to feel better after a period of anxiety

breathe down someone's neck

to watch someone very closely in an annoying way

don't breathe a word

to keep a secret and tell no one

Wird oft verwechselt mit

breathe vs breath

Breath (no 'e') is the noun (the air itself), while breathe (with 'e') is the verb (the action).

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'breathe' when describing the action of moving air. It is often used figuratively to describe giving space or life to a project or situation.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the noun 'breath' when they need the verb 'breathe'. Remember that the verb has a long 'e' sound (/iː/) and ends with an 'e'.

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Merkhilfe

Breathe with an 'E' at the end is for 'Exhale' (the action). Breath without an 'E' is just the 'Bath' of air you take.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Old English 'bræthan', which originally meant to smell or give off an odor, later evolving to mean the act of respiration.

Grammatikmuster

Intransitive: He struggled to breathe. Transitive: Plants breathe carbon dioxide. Present participle: Breathing exercises.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western cultures, 'just breathe' has become a popular mantra associated with mindfulness and yoga practices to combat stress.

Schnelles Quiz

It was so smoky in the room that I could hardly ____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: breathe

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